Just recently a rumor surfaced stating that Canon may announce the EOS 5D Mark IV at the beginning of 2015. Now I have been told (thanks) that the successor of the EOS 5D Mark III could feature 4k video. The feature is going to be implemented, so the source, to further push the 5D into the videographers domain.

Currently Canon is featuring 4k on the EOS-1D C (Adorama | B&H Photo). It would be a more than welcome move if the 5D Mark IV would deliver 4k! Canon added HD recording to the EOS 5D Mark II, let’s hope the EOS 5D Mark IV will make the next step. Just to remind: full HD has a 1920 x 1080 resolution, 4K has a resolution of 4096 x 2160.

I suspect what Dylan777 is playfully saying is that many participants on this forum never or seldom use the video features of their cameras (if present) and would not buy a 5DIV if 4K (whatever that is) were the only upgrade.

I realize that this may be a big deal for the video folk who participate on this forum.

And, I have no idea whether adding and upping the video features on a DSLR increases the cost or helps pay for the R&D for features that still photographers are coming to love (e.g., live view).

And, I have no idea whether adding and upping the video features on a DSLR increases the cost or helps pay for the R&D for features that still photographers are coming to love (e.g., live view).

Live View comfortably predated video.

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Too often we lose sight of the fact that photography is about capturing light, if we have the ability to take control of that light then we grow exponentially as photographers. More often than not the image is not about lens speed, sensor size, DR, MP's or AF, it is about the light.

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I would think it is almost a given or necessary that Canon takes the 4K step with the 5D. There are some cameras in the market right now that shoot 4K and in the $2500-3000 price range. My guess is that they would support external recording with the Atomos. 4K gobbles up storage like nobody's business.

For those of you not into video, shooting video with a 5DIII gives you many alternatives using all the Canon lens, and it is much better in low light situations. We also use camcorders, which are easier and quicker to use. It depends on what your needs and goals are that determine which to use for a given situation.

I would think it is almost a given or necessary that Canon takes the 4K step with the 5D. There are some cameras in the market right now that shoot 4K and in the $2500-3000 price range. My guess is that they would support external recording with the Atomos. 4K gobbles up storage like nobody's business.

For those of you not into video, shooting video with a 5DIII gives you many alternatives using all the Canon lens, and it is much better in low light situations. We also use camcorders, which are easier and quicker to use. It depends on what your needs and goals are that determine which to use for a given situation.

+1I shoot both at the same time, 80% of my time and it is really convenient just to dial the shutter speed and ISO up and 1DX becomes one of the best video tool in the room. I have only one body and two lenses with me.If 4K and the 70D autofocus is introduced to 5D, I would sell my 5D MK III, even at half price, to fund it.Raw photographers outhere would appreciate the advantage of not shooting in JPG anylonger. With the arrival of Davinci 11, color grading will finally be a fun. I will be more exited in getting that than buying my dream lens 200mm f2.0 (I don't have the money anyway).

Just recently a rumor surfaced stating that Canon may announce the EOS 5D Mark IV at the beginning of 2015. Now I have been told (thanks) that the successor of the EOS 5D Mark III could feature 4k video. The feature is going to be implemented, so the source, to further push the 5D into the videographers domain.

Currently Canon is featuring 4k on the EOS-1D C (Adorama | B&H Photo). It would be a more than welcome move if the 5D Mark IV would deliver 4k! Canon added HD recording to the EOS 5D Mark II, let’s hope the EOS 5D Mark IV will make the next step. Just to remind: full HD has a 1920 x 1080 resolution, 4K has a resolution of 4096 x 2160.